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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.18.2024PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA Regular Meeting July 18, 2024 Convened: 6pm Adjourned: 9:17pm 1.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM, by Chair Ed Lounds. 2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair Lounds. 3.INVOCATION Invocation led by Commissioner O'Dell. 4.ROLL CALL Present Commissioner Billy O'Dell, Commissioner Craig Mundt, Chair Ed Lounds, Vice Chair Ryan Binner, Commissioner Valerie Slack, Commissioner Larry Neese, Commissioner James A. Taylor Excused Commissioner Ex-Officio Nicole Fogarty 5.ANNOUNCEMENTS None. 6.DISCLOSURE(S) None. 7.MINUTES Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 2 | P a g e A.St. Lucie County Planning & Zoning Commission minutes for the meeting of June 20, 2024. RESULT:APPROVE MOVER:Board Member Ryan Binner SECONDER:Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES:Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS:None EXCUSED:None 8.PUBLIC COMMENT None. 9.PUBLIC HEARINGS A.FPL's Petition Text Amendments to the LDC (Land Development Code) Amending LDC Sec. 2.00.00 (Definitions), Sec. 3.01.01.D. (Zoning Districts, Generally, Public Services and Facilities), and Sec. 7.10.28.A (Solar Generation Station) STAFF PRESENTATION: Thad Crowe, Senior Planner, with Planning and Development Services. Mr. Crowe stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development Code Section 11.00.03. Mr. Crowe provided the Planning & Zoning Commission with information on the proposed text amendments to the Land Development Code (LDC) changing Electric Substation and Solar Generation Station guidelines. Mr. Crowe’s presentation included information on the section that would be changed; Amend Sec. 2.00.00, Amend Sec. 3.01.01.D., and Amend Sec. 7.10.28 and the new revised definitions, map set, Preliminary PNRD site plan, active approved site plan, landscaping plans, the survey, traffic report, and the environment impact assessment. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission provide a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH STAFF: Commissioner Slack asked about wildlife movement, shelters, and corridors. Mr. Crowe stated that our St Lucie County’s Environmental Resource Department would be better equipped to answer that question. Brian Arbiter, of the Environment Resources Department, responded to the question. Mr. Arbiter stated that the landscaping is not being stripped away, and the request is more about the water control districts, that if there's a water control district property or a canal that's buffering a residential property, they were not removing the landscaping requirement. They're still required to landscape per our land development code. Amy Cooper of the Environmental Resources Department adds a clarification regarding fencing. Conversation continues. APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Dennis Murphy, Culpepper & Terpening, Inc. 2980 S. 25th St. Fort Pierce, FL 34981. Mr. Murphy did not make a presentation, but did address the commission's concerns about the proposed text amendment and addressed the concerns and questions regarding landscaping and wildlife. Mr. Murphy introduced Mitch Eaton with Florida Power and Light, who addressed fencing and wildlife impact. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 3 | P a g e BOARD DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT: Commissioner Mundt inquired about the cost of solar vs fossil fuel. Mr. Eaton answered that it is cheaper to produce solar vs fossil fuel. Commissioner Taylor asked how many locations for solar across the State of FL FPL has in the works. Mr. Eaton, responded with the information that by the end of the year it should be about 80. Conversation continues. Commissioner Mundt inquired about how many solar locations FPL has within Palm Beach County. Mr. Eaton stated four. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. BOARD DISCUSSION: None. RESULT:APPROVE MOVER:Board Member Billy O'Dell SECONDER:Board Member Craig Mundt AYES:Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS:None EXCUSED:None B.DLF Citrus (FKA Sunbrite Citrus) Planned Non-Residential Development (PNRD) Rezoning & Preliminary Plan STAFF PRESENTATION: Kori Benton, Planning Manager, with Planning and Development Services. Mr. Benton stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development Code Section 11.00.03. Mr. Benton gave a presentation on the proposed PNRD Rezoning generally aligning with their active Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan for their citrus packing facility, formerly known as Sun Brite Citrus, which was recently authorized to expand the existing 51,000 sq. ft. facility by over 33,000 sq. ft. to accommodate new freezers, relocation of the loading docks, and expansion of the paved support areas. The proposed rezoning, from the AG-5 (Agricultural-5) Zoning District to the Planned Non-Residential Development (PNRD) Zoning District, would provide relief from the current 10% Lot (Building) Coverage Limit imposed by the AG-5 District for future expansion. Mr. Benton’s presentation provided information on the future land use, current zoning, proposed zoning, the urban service boundary, Fire/EMS, and utility services. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH STAFF: None. APPLICANT PRESENTATION: DLF Packing LLC – None. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT: None. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 4 | P a g e BOARD DISCUSSION: Chair Lounds asked about 20% building coverage. Mr. Benton stated that the rezoning does cover that 20%, and they would not be required to reappear in front of the P&Z Board. Commissioner O’Dell asked if the applicant was in agreement with the staff. Mr. Benton answered yes. Commissioner Slack inquired about the parking lot meeting County standards for landscaping. Mr. Benton answered yes. RESULT:APPROVE MOVER:Board Member Craig Mundt SECONDER:Board Member Valerie Slack AYES:Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS:None EXCUSED:None C.Walton Ranch Petition to Rezone from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential-1) and RM-5 (Residential Multiple-Family-5) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) and approve a Preliminary Development Plan STAFF PRESENTATION: Irene Szedlmayer, Senior Planner, with Planning and Development Services. Ms. Szedlmayer stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development Code Section 11.00.03. Ms. Szedlmayer presented on the Walton Ranch - Petition to Amend the Official Zoning Atlas from AR-1 (Agricultural, Residential-1) and RM-5 (Residential, Multiple-Family-5) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) and requested approval of the Preliminary Site Plan. Ms. Szedlmayer’s presentation contained information regarding the proposed planned development, preliminary development plan, landscaping plan, environmental impact report, ERD report, traffic report, boundary and topographic survey. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. Public comments received by PDS staff via email were read into the public record during the Staff presentation by Tommie Fowler & SLC Attorney Katherine Barbieri, per request from Commissioner Mundt. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH STAFF: Commissioner Neese asked for examples that would trigger a recommendation of denial to the BOCC. Mr. Benton, the Planning Manager, answered that demonstration of a project not meeting the County’s Standards of Review would be grounds for a recommendation of denial to the BOCC. Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 5 | P a g e Commissioner Taylor asked when the zoning was changed to RM-5 and stated that it does not fit with the surrounding area. Mr. Benton stated it would require research to answer that. Conversation continued. Commissioner Slack asked staff if there was anything in the code regarding equine communities and made a statement about the community being at an increased risk for flood, and added if there is not anything regarding equine communities in the LDC, staff and the BOCC should add it. Chair Lounds asked about lot size. Ms. Szedlmayer stated that the proposed lots are 50 feet wide and Mr. Benton added that they are 150 in depth. Conversation continued regarding open space. APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Leah Heinzelman, Landscape Architect, with Cotleur & Hearing. Ms. Heinzelman’s presentation contained information regarding the proposed development, preliminary development plan, buffering from adjacent uses, current land use on the property and proposed density. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT: Commissioner O’Dell asked the public who was there to oppose the project to raise their hands. Members of the public opposed to the project raised their hands. Mr. O’Dell told the applicants and associates that they should have had a neighborhood meeting. Chair Lounds made a comment about the Savannas, then asked the applicant where the drainage from the community would flow. Danial Bassett, Engineer, points out points of drainage on the map provided by staff. Conversation continues. PUBLIC COMMENTS: All comments given by the public were in opposition to the proposed project. Concerns varied from the impact on the quality of life for the horses and the neighborhood, the increase in traffic, and the upkeep of the surrounding area (as of right now, the neighbors take turns maintaining the overgrowth and private dirt roads). The displacement of wildlife was a concern for all. The consensus was that putting a residential development in a location with agricultural uses may disturb the horses, increases the density, could increase the risk of flooding and, overall, more congestion. In-Person: Elizabeth Helson – 1685 Macquillen Rd Joshua Bradley – 7111 Gullotti PL Lynda Dawson – 2565 Forgetten Ln Courtney Santorella – 1050 Tilion Rd Christina Lapi – 1003 Tilton Rd Chad Hinkle – 7405 Silver Oak Dr Collen Shaler – 7208 Shanas Trl Darrell Dunhill – 7221 Shanas Trl Deborah Kane – 1100 Tilton Rd Robert Becker – 7500 Shanas Trl Kevin Schevers – 2000 Tilton Rd Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 6 | P a g e Emails: (These emails were read to the public during the Staff presentation by Tommie Fowler & SLC Attorney Katherine Barbieri, per request from the P&Z Commission) Paul Mayo & Mindy Cohen – 7550 Gullotti PL Michele Stadler – 7120 Shanas Trl Mr. and Mrs. William Bessemer – 1103 Tilton Rd BOARD DISCUSSION: Commissioner O’Dell restated the concerns of the public. Chair Lounds let the public know it is very important to show up at the BOCC meeting, because the P&Z board is just a recommendation board. RESULT:DENY MOVER:Board Member James A. Taylor SECONDER:Board Member Billy O'Dell AYES:Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS:None EXCUSED:None D.O'Reilly's Auto Parts petition for a Conditional Use Permit to develop a retail auto parts store in the CN (Commercial Neighborhood) Zoning District STAFF PRESENTATION: Irene Szedlmayer, AICP, Senior Planner, with Planning and Development Services. Ms. Szedlmayer stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development Code Section 11.00.03. Ms. Szedlmayer’s presentation provided the Commission with information regarding the proposed Conditional Use, site background, site plan, landscaping plan, architectural elevation, tree mitigation, and traffic impact report. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH STAFF: Vice Chair Binner asked if there were any objections received. Ms. Szedlmayer stated not regarding the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the public hearing tonight. Commissioner Slack asked could staff bring back up the site map, then asked where the dumpster would be located. Ms. Szedlmayer highlighted the site map up and pointed the location of the dumpster out. APPLICANT PRESENTATION: O’Reilly Automotive, Inc - Brian Osborne - None. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT: Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 7 | P a g e None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. BOARD DISCUSSION: None. RESULT:APPROVE MOVER:Board Member Billy O'Dell SECONDER:Board Member Valerie Slack AYES:Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS:None EXCUSED:None E.TDC Holdings, LLC (Guettler Brothers Construction) Petition to Rezone a +/- 36 Acre Parcel on the west side of Sapp Road from the IX, Industrial Extraction Zoning District to the IL, Industrial Light (28.5 acres) and IH, Industrial Heavy (7.5 acres) zoning districts. STAFF PRESENTATION: Thomas Reetz, Planner II, with Planning and Development Services. Mr. Reetz stated that all public notification requirements were met per St Lucie County Development Code Section 11.00.03. Mr. Reetz gave a presentation on behalf of the Guettler Brothers Construction application to amend the Official Zoning Atlas (Rezoning) from IX, Industrial Extraction to the IL, Industrial Light (approximately 28.5 acres of the site) and IH, Industrial Heavy (approximately 7.5 acres at the NW corner of the site) zoning districts. Mr. Reetz presented information regarding the site map, ERD report, the types of industrial zoning districts, comprehensive plan and future land use elements. Staff recommended that the Planning and Zoning Commission forward a recommendation of approval to the Board of County Commissioners. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH STAFF: Commissioner Mundt questioned staff about the surrounding property. Staff confirmed that the property in question was vacant. APPLICANT PRESENTATION: Darren Guettler, P.E., with Velcon Engineering & Surveying, LLC 1449 Commerce Centre Drive Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986. – None. BOARD DISCUSSION WITH APPLICANT: Chair Lounds asked Mr. Guettler what the applicant’s intent with this property is. Mr. Guettler stated they are looking to move their business currently located within the City of Ft. Pierce to this area. Vice Chair Binner asked Mr. Guettler how the business plans to move to this location with a Planning & Zoning Commission MeetingThursday, July 18, 2024 6:00 PM 8 | P a g e 50-foot hole/pond there. Mr. Guettler responded that there is plenty of land around it. Conversation continued. Commissioner Slack asked the purpose of the industrial heavy zoning designation. Mr. Guetter stated he is requesting the IH zoning designation for future use on the land, but doesn’t have that use identified at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. BOARD DISCUSSION: None. RESULT:APPROVE MOVER:Board Member Billy O'Dell SECONDER:Board Member Craig Mundt AYES:Billy O'Dell, Craig Mundt, Ed Lounds, Ryan Binner, Valerie Slack, Larry Neese, James A. Taylor NAYS:None EXCUSED:None 10.WORKSHOPS None. 11.OTHER BUSINESS None. 12.ADJOURN This meeting was adjourned at 9:17pm.